Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 686
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (1)
- Wakai (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 12:22 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 3, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM. - Jan 28, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HRE/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-25 1:50PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HRE deferred the measure until 02-04-25 3:45PM; CR 229. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-03-25 1:06PM; CR 224. - Feb 3, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Reported from HRE/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 233) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.